Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $1299 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 2918
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 213g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3128552 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 255.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1114. Vivo Y500 (China) was $1114 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (74/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.